Never Quit Attitude Pays Off at Markham Mini
2016-12-05 - U14 Major Bantam Boys - Meeks
PHOTO CAPTION: Last minute coaching to keep the momentum going. This year's team includes: Owen Kaczanowski, Ashton Twyman, Caleb Clark, Carter Madorin, Talbot Waite, Tyler Huxtable, Dean Perrigo, Cody Head, Hayden Meeks, Trent Tibbett, Cameron Crate and John Snake, Mark Meeks (Head Coach), Dave Clark (Assistant Coach), and Sean Madorin (Assistant Coach). Missing is Assistant Coach, Peter Head.
The Crates Lake Country Boats U14 Major Bantam Boys started their season recently with a 2-1 showing in Markham. Game 1 was a closely contested 30-36 loss, in which both teams led at different times but never by more than 8 points. Game 2 rewarded unselfish play and disciplined offense ...
The Crates Lake Country Boats U14 Major Bantam Boys started their season recently with a 2-1 showing in Markham. Game 1 was a closely contested 30-36 loss, in which both teams led at different times but never by more than 8 points. Game 2 rewarded unselfish play and disciplined offense with an impressive 47-23 win. A late evening Game 3 started slowly, with the Lakers being outscored 17-0 before their first basket. Down 36-19 at half, the boys dug deep, stayed positive and played non-stop pressure defense, chipping away at the deficit and pulling ahead by one point with a score of 48-47 with two minutes left. In thrilling fashion and making several clutch free throws, the Lakers won 52-48, underscoring the philosophy that a "never quit" attitude, team work and defense wins games!